Leadership Discussion Board Homework

Antill, C. (2015). Rocking the boat: The link between transformational leadership and advocacy. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 9, 93-99.

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In this discussion:

a. Define what is a transformational leader b. Do a comparison and contrast of what links are seen between transformational leadership and patient advocacy. c. What are your thoughts when you study Figure 1 on page 97 of the Antill article, “The model of transformational leadership”. d. Discuss at least one leader you have worked under as a nurse. Describe their leadership style, based on your experience working with them identify what leadership theory (see pages 46 – 49 in the textbook) they most likely use, and discuss the work environment in the department (did the staff have good job satisfaction, how was the quality of care affected, was the department efficient etc.). Give specific examples of experiences that support what you say.

After your discussion, do not forget to submit 2 questions for your classmate to respond.

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Content and understanding of readings and supportive materials.

25 points

Shows serious contemplation and thorough understanding of readings and supportive materials. Includes comprehensive, appropriate and specific information with in-text citations from readings to support all ideas discussed.

22.5 points

Shows a good understanding of all readings and supportive material. Includes appropriate specific information with in-text citations from readings to support some of ideas discussed.

20 points

Shows a basic understanding of readings and supportive material. Includes only a general summary of information with in-text citations from readings to support ideas discussed.

17.5 points

Shows a minimal understanding of some or all of the readings and supportive materials. Includes no appropriate information from readings and materials to support ideas discussed.

0 points

Shows no understanding of the readings and supportive materials and/or includes no information from any resources to support ideas discussed.

Posting not submitted or submitted more than 72 hours past due date and time.

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Quality of posting

15 points

Posting is relevant to question or topic posed, is substantive and all factual information is correct. Shows insight thoughtfulness and relevance to course content. Strong support from appropriate resources which are cited in text.

13.35 points

Posting is relevant to question or topic posed and all factual information is correct, but the discussion is not substantive and/or the quality of sources to support posting are weak.

12 points

Posting is generally accurate and related to discussion topic, but is dominated by opinions and/or literature support is not from reliable sources.

10.5 points

Posting is only slightly related to discussion topic, and/or may contain gross factual errors and/or there are no references used.

0 points

Posting is not related to topic and contains no correct or factual information.

Posting not submitted or submitted more than 72 hours past due date and time.

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Includes questions to extend discussion Leadership Discussion Board Homework

Includes 2 thought provoking questions to be answered by peers.

4.5 points

Includes 2 questions for peers but only 1 is thought provoking.

4 points

Includes only 1 thought provoking question to be answered by peers.

3.5 points

Includes 1 question to be answered by peers but the question is not thought provoking.

0 points

Does not include any questions to be answered by peers.

Posting not submitted or submitted more than 72 hours past due date and time.

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20 points

In addition to answering questions, multiple points/ ideas from original posting clearly and thoughtfully built upon or refuted in comments. Response demonstrates analysis of others’ posts and adds multiple new ideas related to comments in original post.

18 points

In addition to answering questions, one point from original posting clearly and thoughtfully built upon or refuted in comments. Response adds one new idea.

16 points

In addition to answering questions, multiple points/ ideas from original posting vaguely built upon or refuted in comments. No new ideas added.

14 points

In addition to answering questions, only one point/ idea from original posting vaguely built upon or refuted in comments. No new ideas added.

0 points

Comment(s) perfunctory with little to no substance (e.g., “Good job”) Leadership Discussion Board Homework